James Catling, best known for his appearance in George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces earlier this month, has been charged with one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
A man who appeared on Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces has been accused of rape and sexual assault.
James Catling, whose Airstream caravan refurbishment business was featured on the show earlier this month, is accused of attacking a woman at a pub and hotel in Great Tew, Oxfordshire, in September 2022, reports the Mirror.
He was arrested on October 1 2022, but was released under investigation. Last month, he was formally charged by post with one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He appeared at Oxford magistrates court on Tuesday.
During the hearing, Catling spoke to confirm his name, age and address. According to the Sun, Dr Andrew Rushbrook JP told him: “You’ve heard what’s been said today.
“We have to send this to the crown court, where all four offences you have been charged with will be dealt with together.”
He was granted bail under the condition that he does not contact the alleged victim. He is expected to appear at Oxford crown court next month.
His episode of Amazing Spaces, which aired on April 15, remains available on Channel 4’s streaming platform as well as Yotube. It showed him adding 800 new parts to a 1947 campervan, costing almost £40,000.
He had travelled to the US to purchase the van before he brought it back to the UK. Architect and show host George Clarke told Catling he made the van look “brand new”.
He also likened it to the “inside of a luxury private jet”. George added it was “the best Airstream restoration project I have ever seen.”
The restored van was later listed on eBay for £120,000. It is unclear when the episode was filmed, but it has since attracted thousands of views online.
George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces has aired since 2012, focusing on creative and compact builds across the UK. Channel 4, Thames Valley Police, and Oxford Magistrates’ Court have been contacted for comment.
Many stars of the show have revealed how they turned unconventional things such as old boats and vans into places to live. The latest series aired this year.
If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
